Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)
Juicy spiced chicken grilled to perfection, topped with melted cheese and fresh veggies on toasted rolls with zesty sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bread & Cheese
07 - 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
09 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
10 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
11 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
04 - Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
05 - In the last minute of grilling, place a cheese slice on each chicken piece. Cover grill or tent with foil for 1 minute to melt cheese.
06 - While chicken cooks, toast sandwich rolls on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
07 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for the sauce. Mix until smooth.
08 - Spread the sauce on both halves of each roll. Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, cheesy grilled chicken, and red onion. Close the sandwich and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
- The homemade sauce is a total game changer, and you'll want to put it on everything
02 -
- Dry your chicken thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning or the spices will just slide right off
- Let the grilled chicken rest for a couple of minutes before assembling so all those juices stay inside
03 -
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before grilling
- Don't press down on the chicken with your spatula or you'll lose all those precious juices